Proportional Representation in Canadian Elections Debate
A Canadian conference endorses proportional representation and urges study by the Dominion Government. The piece notes current one member districts fail to reflect minorities and supports multi member constituencies to ensure fair representation for Labor veterans independents and other groups. It cites past Canadian and British examples and hints at upcoming explanations of voting methods.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Canada
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Organized Farmers of Canada
Great War Veterans’ Association
National Liberal Convention
Labor Party
Social Service Councils
P.R
German Republic
Belgium
Tasmania
British Isles
House of Commons
Edmund Burke
Nova Scotia
Opinien
British Columbia
Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
James Aiking
C. PE
Gray
Dr. Obdy
Ontario
Taylor Stetten
Boys’ Work Department
YMAS
J. P White
Ottawa Normal School
Peter Wright
British Seaman's Union
Michael O'Brien
Ontl
D.C
Lee
Clarence McKinnon
Pine Hill College
Halifax
N.S
ML T. J. Colemas
Queen's University
Kingston
Ost
J. J. Tompkins
University of
Quebec
R W. Craig
K.C
Winnipegian Club
Winn
Bebool Board
John MatKay
Westminster Hall
Vancouver
B.C
Rance
Raya Bank
Griel
Cat
W. A Buchanan
M.P
Lethbridge Alta
Mi Aridson
M.P.P
Cal Albertas
Cal
Alte
W. 2d Esq
Brantford
Ont
C. B. Siasona
Vieteria University
W. J. Sisler
Strathcona School
Wis Lor
No Thunderbolts Report Demystifies Cardiff Misnomer
The article explains that no thunderbolt fell in Cardiff Wales, noting that such events are misattributions. It clarifies that apparent thunderbolts are usually aerolites meteoric fragments originating from the sky and not related to lightning or thunder.
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Cardiff
Wales
Canadian Wheat For Europe Trade Pact Report
A London dispatch says the Canadian Trade Mission agreed with the British Wheat Commission to ship 500000 tons or 19000000 bushels of wheat from Canadian ports before navigation closes. The contract matches last year’s fixed price. Greece seeks 112000 tons for September October and November delivery.
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Aespatch
London
England
British Wheat Commission
Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry Relieved Severe Dysentery
Reported by Mrs Jno V Tanton of Watford Ont about her two year old daughter who suffered twenty five bloody stools daily. The testimonial credits Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry with curing the dysentery after other doctors failed. Price 33c a bottle, The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ont.
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Fowler
Jno. V. Tanton
R. R
Watford
Ont
Dr. Fowler
Matrimonial Drive Aims at War Brides for United States
Mrs. C. Seymour of Camden New Jersey former war brides supervisor warns bachelors of five thousand wealthy British women planning to travel to the United States seeking American husbands. She says passports have been requested by the matrimonial army and arrivals will occur after travel restrictions lift, expected October 1. During eight months away she arranged transport for 300 brides.
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New York
United States
C. Seymour
Camden
N.J
Europe
Seymour
America
Catarrhozones Promises Quick Cough Cure Across Markets
An advertisement touts Catarrhozones as the instant remedy for coughs and throat troubles with promised relief in an hour. It markets two months of treatment for $1, a 50 cent smaller size, and a 25 cent sample, claimed suitable for catarrh bronchitis and related ailments. The piece also notes postwar farming gains and British agricultural resilience.
Levant Occupation Plan Agreed by Clemenceau and Lloyd George
Paris reports an agreement between Clemenceau and Lloyd George on changes in the Levant occupation. British forces will evacuate by November 1 from territories north of the Syria Palestine frontier, a provisional boundary awaiting final Peace Conference decisions.
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Beria
Clemencese
Lloyd George
Paris
France
Clemenceau
Mr. Lloyd George
Levant
Syria
Palestine
The
Russian Assembly Call For Zemstvo Meeting Raised
Omsk Admiral Kolchak head of the all Russian Government issues proclamation calling Zemstvo assembly for the all Russian territory. The assembly will be held at the end of October.
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Omsk
Admiral Kolchak
Zemstvos
Lumber Shipments From British Columbia Ports In August
A report notes that 19 776 814 feet of lumber were shipped on vessels from British Columbia ports in August. The text also contains patent medicine lines and a quote on perceptions of flattery toward women.
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British Columbia
A Mother's Trials and a Path to Health
A homemaker’s burdens and common health woes are linked to weak blood. Williams' Pink Pills are claimed to replenish blood, restore energy, and improve mood for mothers and nursing women. The ad urges self care and family duty by trying the product.
Prince of Wales Arrives as Messenger of Democratic Spirit
The Prince of Wales visits as a symbol of democracy rather than royalty. Royalty, dethroned in spirit by continental change, survives through service. The war sharpened the kingly office, and the young prince proved martial and democratic mettle during conflict. He is welcomed by Americans with cordial public interest.
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Prince of Wales
Great Britain
Newfoundland Never Sees Snakes or Reptiles, Says Report
A peculiar note states no snakes frogs toads or lizards have ever been seen in Newfoundland. The claim underscores an unusual wildlife absence noted by locals.
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Newfoundland
Dublin ships yards plan to build world’s largest yard
Dublin Port and Docks Board forms committee to examine a proposed millions for housing scheme funding three shipyards in Ireland with Dublin set to host the largest yard worldwide if enacted. Also notes various stray items on health, language, and maritime welfare without direct relevance.
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Ireland
Dublin
Dublin Port and Docks Board
Settlers Stream Into Western Canada Doubles Pace
Immigrants moving into western Canada posted a sharp rise. Between Port Arthur and Kingsgate, B C the arrival count reached 2 537 last month vs 1 898 in August 1918. Settlers pour in at twice last year’s rate.
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Western Canada
Canada
Port Arthur
Kingsgate
B.C
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